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Clifton Park, NY vs Monroe, CT

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Is it cheaper to live in Monroe or is it cheaper to live in Clifton Park?
- Monroe is 31.4% more expensive than Clifton Park.

Which city has more affordable housing, Monroe or Clifton Park?
- Monroe housing costs are 22.7% more expensive than Clifton Park housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Clifton Park or is Health Care more affordable in Monroe.
- Health related expenses are 9.3% more in Monroe.
 Clifton Park, NYMonroe, CTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock138.6100
 Food & Groceries106.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock126.8100
 Housing120.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$496,800$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock132.9100
 Miscellaneous154.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Clifton Park    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

My town is a lovely town, good neighborhood, but this past winter extended over 7 months. That is not good for me; may please others   More

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Over 15 years ago

It's a nice  More

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Except for the winters, Clifton Park is a great place to live. It's situated midway between Albany and Saratoga Springs so shopping, restaurants, recreation, and  More

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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Monroe is an old Fairfield County village, considered the "boonies" as late as 1978, that has grown into a medium size town. The influx of transients- mostly corporate  More

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Over 16 years ago

Monroe is lacking the usual New England charm that many surrounding towns have. While parts of the Town are pretty, there are many run down shacks and unpleasant  More

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Over 16 years ago

Half the town's government is made up of school teaches, so naturally, 90% of the budget goes to them. Property taxes are typically $8000.00, and then you add personal  More

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